1 Thursday 12th September 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 24 Races on Thursday 12th September 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Epsom, 9 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:50 Doncaster Handicap (Class 2) 6.5f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (5/1 +58%) Ghost Run	5 5/1(+58%)	(7) Ghost Run 5/1, Lightly-raced winner. Respectable eighth of 20 in minor event (13/2) at York (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Should find this a more realistic assignment and she's probably not hit her limit just yet. Failed to threaten in York sales race but of interest judged on her previous nursery form.
14 2nd (14) (25/1 -79%) Oolong Poobong	25 25/1(-79%)	(14) Oolong Poobong 25/1, Improved from debut to get off the mark at Newcastle in August but failed to beat a rival at Wolverhampton last time and has plenty to find. Disappointing on nursery debut at Wolverhampton but promise previously and not written off.
5 3rd (5) (11/1 +67%) Griselda	11 11/1(+67%)	(5) Griselda 11/1, Looked highly progressive when bagging a third success in 6f Thirsk nursery in July. Hasn't fired on last two starts but appeared stretched by 7f trip at York on latest, so this slight drop back in distance should suit. Landed nursery hat-trick in July but only eighth at Newmarket and York since.
9 4th (9) (12/1 -20%) Eartha	12 12/1(-20%)	(9) Eartha 12/1, Promising sort who opened her account at the second attempt at Wetherby in June and was quite strong at the finish when third at Southwell recently. Step up in trip is in her favour and she can't be dismissed. Got up close home in 5.5f maiden at Wetherby; the step up in trip could be a positive move.
2 5th (2) (6/1 +0%) Toomuchforme	6 6/1(+0%)	(2) Toomuchforme 6/1, Proved a different proposition to debut (when sent off favourite) following a breathing operation/11 weeks off when comfortable winner of 6f Ripon novice, then gave it a good go under a penalty (probably bumped into one) at Newbury last time. Worthy of interest. Solid 6f novice form last month and today's extra yardage could be in her favour.
4 6th (4) (12/1 +0%) Silver Ghost	12 12/1(+0%)	(4) Silver Ghost 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/2, creditable second of 8 in nursery at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 26 days ago, no match for winner. Should give another good account. Runner-up on nursery debut at Newmarket; progressive and firmly in calculations.
6 7th (6) (20/1 -150%) Beauty Nation	20 20/1(-150%)	(6) Beauty Nation 20/1, Impressive debut winner at Kempton and backed it up with a solid showing under a penalty at Wolverhampton. Remains with potential if she's as effective on this surface. Won on debut in July; turned over at 4-9 since but no surprise if she plays leading role.
11 8th (11) (33/1 +0%) Hackney Diamonds	33 33/1(+0%)	(11) Hackney Diamonds 33/1, Progressive sort who made a successful winning nursery bow at Leicester in July but failed to build on it in a more competitive race at Goodwood last time. Has had a short break since then. Won on nursery debut at Leicester but beaten a long way at Goodwood since.
8 9th (8) (11/2 +50%) Dear Cat	5.5 11/2(+50%)	(8) Dear Cat 11/2, Boosted her progressive profile when landing a maiden in good style at Salisbury last time, showing a willing response to pressure. Appeals as the type to take to this more competitive environment, so should be involved. Made all in Salisbury maiden last time; it wasn't a strong race but she did it easily.
1 10th (1) (16/1 -60%) Alice Fairfax	16 16/1(-60%)	(1) Alice Fairfax 16/1, Lope De Vega filly who landed 6f Thirsk novice before posting a very good sixth in Princess Margaret Stakes at Ascot on penultimate start. Couldn't keep the momentum going in the Prestige Stakes at Goodwood but merits respect down in grade. Has contested Group 3s the last twice; could have more to offer now down in grade.
13 11th (13) (22/1 -83%) Skellig Isle	22 22/1(-83%)	(13) Skellig Isle 22/1, Getting better with each run and displayed a good attitude to open her account in a maiden at Nottingham last time. Step back up in trip should suit and she's an interesting nursery debutante. Won Nottingham maiden; attractive pedigree provides optimism she can continue to improve.
10 12th (10) (20/1 +0%) Substitute	20 20/1(+0%)	(10) Substitute 20/1, Winner at Ripon in May. Bit below form sixth of 16 in nursery (33/1) at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) 42 days ago. Others make more appeal. Hasn't progressed from debut win but ran well at Glorious Goodwood and not discounted.
12 13th (12) (4/1 +47%) Art Design	4 4/1(+47%)	(12) Art Design 4/1, Generally progressive and overcame a poor position to get up late in a nursery at Southwell last time. Small rise for that may underestimate her, and she strikes as a big player. Won on second nursery start (6f, AW) and could continue to progress for top yard.
15 14th (15) (40/1 -60%) Stage Effect	40 40/1(-60%)	(15) Stage Effect 40/1, Left her debut form behind switched to turf when winning at Haydock (6f, soft) in May. Not at best since, though, and this is likely to prove too competitive. Soft-ground win at Haydock in May but well below that level subsequently.
16 15th (16) (40/1 -233%) Hot Like Me	40 40/1(-233%)	(16) Hot Like Me 40/1, Stepped up on previous efforts when third in a novice at Newmarket last time but opening mark demands more progress if she's to compete. Well beaten on all three starts but has a useful pedigree; check betting on nursery debut.

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13:50 Doncaster Handicap (Class 2) 6.5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

George Boughey and Highclere Thoroughbred teamed up to win this 12 months ago with Chic Colombine, and BEAUTY NATION could repeat the feat. A comfortable winner on her debut at Kempton before bumping into a potentially useful type at Wolverhampton next time, she could prove well treated off an opening mark of 80 and the switch to turf should suit. Scatter Penny was far from disgraced in a similarly warm York nursery recently and is considered off 1lb lower, while others to note include Toomuchforme and Hot Like Me.

ART DESIGN did well to get up from a most unpromising position at Southwell and promises to be suited by this longer trip, so she gets the nod over Toomuchforme, who was denied by a stablemate of the selection at Newbury last time. Dear Cat is another big player.

The progressive grey SILVER GHOST was a good second on last month's nursery debut at Newmarket and is taken to go one better.

14:00 Epsom Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (1/1 -20%) Bold Impact	1 1/1(-20%)	(2) Bold Impact 1/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 10 in maiden (8/11) at Ffos Las (7.4f, soft) 37 days ago. That was the second time that he has failed to land the odds but perhaps the addition of blinkers will help and, in any case, he's clearly the one to beat. Proving consistent and holds a leading chance provided he takes well to headgear.
6 2nd (6) (8/1 -167%) Luna Girl	8 8/1(-167%)	(6) Luna Girl 8/1, Foaled February 17. 34,000 gns foal, €95,000 yearling, Sea The Moon filly. Dam 7f winner out of useful winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 7f winner) Incheni. Lots to like on paper and it will be interesting to see what the market has to say. 95,000euros yearling; by Sea The Moon; sole newcomer in the field; market helpful.
3 3rd (3) (3/1 +63%) Nidaami	3 3/1(+63%)	(3) Nidaami 3/1, Once-raced maiden. 20/1 and blinkered, third of 10 in novice at Chelmsford City (7f) on debut 14 days ago. Will be more street-wise now but he's likely to find one or two too good all the same. Showed promise at Chelmsford but may not fully bloom until sent over further.
7 4th (7) (8/1 -78%) Mystical Elegance	8 8/1(-78%)	(7) Mystical Elegance 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 8 in novice at Kempton (8f, 14/1) 58 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and reproduction of her Kempton near miss 3 starts back would give her a chance. Clear best effort when going close at Kempton; that form gives her a major chance.
5 5th (5) (50/1 -52%) Winston's Folly	50 50/1(-52%)	(5) Winston's Folly 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 50/1, ninth of 12 in novice at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago. Another who may be seen in a better light when going down the handicap route in due course. Should be more interesting in handicaps shortly.
1 6th (1) (12/1 +52%) Blue Train	12 12/1(+52%)	(1) Blue Train 12/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in maiden at Yarmouth (7f, good, 25/1) on debut 24 days ago. Open to improvement but it's likely that he will come into his own a bit further down the line. Needs to improve a good deal on his Yarmouth effort.

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14:00 Epsom Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

BOLD IMPACT has made the frame on all three previous starts and the son of Blue Point has been found an ideal opportunity to get off the mark here. Nidaami showed ability on his racecourse bow at Chelmsford and is entitled to improve, while Mystical Elegance could go well if leaving a disappointing effort at Kempton behind her. Luna Girl cost 95,000 euros as a yearling and any market support for her on debut would have to be noted.

LUNA GIRL ticks plenty of the right boxes on paper and she wouldn't need to be out of the ordinary to make a winning debut in this context. The Sea The Moon filly is taken to inflict another defeat on Bold Impact, who has suffered two odds-on reverses subsequent to his promising debut third behind the smart Ancient Truth at Newmarket. Mystical Elegance is best of the rest.

The biggest form contenders both wear headgear for the first time. BOLD IMPACT looks more solid than Mystical Elegance.

14:25 Doncaster Stakes (Class 2) 6.5f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (15/2 +46%) Hallasan	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(3) Hallasan 15/2, Beaten favourite first 3 starts but got the job done when readily seeing off subsequent winner Mukaber upped to 6f in a Nottingham maiden (good) last time. It's likely that there will be more races to be won with this son of Pinatubo but it's doubtful that he will be equal to this task. Others have achieved more but won well at Nottingham and unexposed at 6f.
1 2nd (1) (11/4 +0%) Camille Pissarro	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(1) Camille Pissarro 11/4, Has gone close twice in Group 3 company, including when beaten ½-length by Babouche (Group 1 winner since) on penultimate start. Again underperformed on these shores when sixth of 10 in the Gimcrack, though, and now meets Caburn, who was a place ahead of him that day, on 4 lb worse terms. Disappointing favourite in the Gimcrack but has a massive shout on his penultimate run.
19 3rd (19) (12/1 +76%) Miss Nightfall	12 12/1(+76%)	(19) Miss Nightfall 12/1, Made no mistake when landing the odds on her third start in a 12-runner novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 10 days ago. There are almost certainly more races to be won with this filly, albeit a chunk of improvement will be needed if she's to follow up here. Windsor winner who is coming along nicely but others have achieved a whole lot more.
7 4th (7) (66/1 -100%) Seagolazo	66 66/1(-100%)	(7) Seagolazo 66/1, Opened his account at the third attempt when landing the odds in 6-runner maiden at Chester (7f, good) in July. Wasn't disgraced when seventh of 17 in a York nursery 3 weeks ago (gelded since) but the addition of blinkers will need to spark major improvement if he's to emerge on top here. Has been gelded and blinkers now go on, but makes limited appeal after last time.
15 5th (15) (5/1 +0%) Intrusively	5 5/1(+0%)	(15) Intrusively 5/1, Failed to build on debut promise when third to Victory Sound at Haydock in June but has bettered that form by some way since, notably finishing third in the Group 2 Richmond Stakes on penultimate start. Duly landed the odds in a Nottingham maiden (6f, good) last time and he merits respect. Group 2-placed colt who made no mistake at long odds-on last time; strong contender.
11 6th (11) (11/1 -38%) King Of Bears	11 11/1(-38%)	(11) King Of Bears 11/1, Left debut behind to win 9-runner novice at Newbury (6f, good) in July and subsequently shaped a bit better than the distance beaten when seventh in the Richmond at Goodwood. Now tried in a tongue strap and he remains open to improvement. Too free in a Group 2 at Goodwood and today's bigger field could help; tongue tied.
14 7th (14) (12/1 -20%) An Outlaw's Grace	12 12/1(-20%)	(14) An Outlaw's Grace 12/1, Came up short in a couple of Group 2s following Salisbury debut success but wasn't beaten far when sixth of 20 in another valuable sales race at York (6f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Equipped with first-time cheekpieces and he's a live each-way contender back up in trip on this stiffer track. Beaten fair and square in the sales race at York and now goes in cheekpieces.
20 8th (20) (80/1 -142%) Timefall	80 80/1(-142%)	(20) Timefall 80/1, Built on debut promise at the second attempt when winning a 10-runner Newmarket maiden (7f, good to firm) in July. Subsequent nursery debut third over the same C&D was no more than respectable, though, and it is form likely to leave her some way short of what will be required here. Third off a modest mark (in relation to today's opposition) on her nursery debut.
4 9th (4) (40/1 +20%) King Of Angels	40 40/1(+20%)	(4) King Of Angels 40/1, Did the job well in 7f novice at Doncaster in July and his effort in a valuable big-field 7f York nursery at the Ebor meeting was probably his best yet. However, it's still form that leaves him some way short of what will be required to win this. One of 4 representing the Hugo Palmer yard. Only tenth and fifth in his two nurseries (at 7f) and faces a tougher task this time.
10 10th (10) (25/1 -56%) Cairdeas	25 25/1(-56%)	(10) Cairdeas 25/1, Has improved with each of his 3 starts to date, narrowly landing a 7f Newmarket novice (good) last time. The runner-up didn't exactly boost the form next time but this colt is in good hands and isn't without each-way hope. Would be receiving a fair bit of weight off some of these were this a handicap.
9 11th (9) (4/1 +0%) Caburn	4 4/1(+0%)	(9) Caburn 4/1, Form of the Salisbury novice he won on debut is decent and he followed up in the Super Sprint at Newbury, despite the drop to 5f proving less than ideal. Again looked in need of a stiffer test when fifth in the Gimcrack at York (6f, good to firm) and he has to be high on the shortlist. Major player at these weights after a pleasing fifth in the Gimcrack.
2 12th (2) (50/1 +50%) Deauville Blue	50 50/1(+50%)	(2) Deauville Blue 50/1, Fetched €80,000 as a yearling and showed clear signs of ability when eighth in a 20-runner Newbury maiden (6f, good) on debut in May. Likely to step up on that in due course but this assignment will likely prove beyond him. Needs to find plenty on his Newbury form and subsequent absence is offputting.
8 13th (8) (125/1 -525%) Victory Sound	125 125/1(-525%)	(8) Victory Sound 125/1, All the sharper for his debut when shading a tight finish in 7f Haydock maiden in June with the re-opposing Intrusively back in third. However, he struggled back from a break in the Solario at Sandown and is probably again biting off more than he can chew. Put in his place in the Group 3 Solario at Sandown and unlikely to be good enough here.
6 14th (6) (25/1 -39%) Moving Force	25 25/1(-39%)	(6) Moving Force 25/1, Scored at Beverley on debut in May and only narrowly denied by Royal Ascot winner Shareholder back there the following month. Held in Group 2 company next 2 starts but latest fifth in a 6f 17-runner York nursery was a good effort and his yard has saddled the winner of this 3 times since 2010. Finished well for fifth in a York nursery but may need 7f now to take the next step up.
13 15th (13) (125/1 +0%) Cuban Girl	125 125/1(+0%)	(13) Cuban Girl 125/1, Windsor debut third was promising but she looked a hard ride when down the field with a hood enlisted (discarded here) in an AW maiden next time. Trainer-jockey combination successful twice in this race in recent years but it's unlikely that this filly will be good enough. Disappointing in a hood last time; was better on debut but that's still modest form.
16 16th (16) (40/1 -21%) Yes I'm Mali	40 40/1(-21%)	(16) Yes I'm Mali 40/1, Game winner of a big-field nursery at the York Ebor meeting (6f, good to firm) last month but wasn't in the same form on soft ground over the same C&D on Sunday. Will need to take a considerable step forward in order to play a leading role in this contest. Dual winner but well down this pack on the figures.
17 17th (17) (25/1 +83%) Pearly Squirrel	25 25/1(+83%)	(17) Pearly Squirrel 25/1, There were positives to glean from her recent debut spin at Redcar but this is likely to be a case of too much too soon. Found a bit of bother in running when beaten 8l at Redcar but very opposable.
18 18th (18) (50/1 +0%) Due To Dance	50 50/1(+0%)	(18) Due To Dance 50/1, Shaped with a fair bit of promise, despite finishing last of 5 in a Class 2 novice on debut at Chester (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Wasn't given a hard time on that occasion and improvement should be forthcoming but perhaps not to the extent that will be needed in order to bag this big prize. Nice first run at Chester but this is a huge rise in class.
5 19th (5) (50/1 +24%) Midnight City	50 50/1(+24%)	(5) Midnight City 50/1, Brother to useful 5f winner Online Alexander and has shown a fair level of ability in both starts to date, latterly coming home seventh of 20 in a similarly valuable sales race at York (6f, good to firm). Likely to pick up a race sooner or later but this demands a big step forward. Just behind An Outlaw's Grace at York and he's worse off at the weights with that one here.
12 20th (12) (80/1 +47%) Popeye Doyle	80 80/1(+47%)	(12) Popeye Doyle 80/1, Shaped as if in need of the experience when sixth of 11 in a Deauville maiden on debut last month and it will be something of a surprise if he improves enough to get in the shake-up here. Could finish only in midfield on his debut at Deauville (7f, good) and this is a big ask.

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14:25 Doncaster Stakes (Class 2) 6.5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Camille Pissarro (sixth) and Caburn (fifth) faced off in the Gimcrack at York last month and official ratings would suggest the pair are unlikely to be far away, but a chance can be taken on AN OUTLAW'S GRACE. The Dandy Man colt didn't show his best form in the Vintage at Goodwood in July, but he caught the eye when staying on into sixth from an unpromising position in a valuable sales race at York three weeks ago. Richard Hannon's charge doesn't have much to find with the principals and the application of first-time cheekpieces could eke out more. Intrusively and Victory Sound are just two others to consider.

This assignment looks tailor-made for CABURN, who has proven himself in the hustle and bustle of a big-field scenario having won the Super Sprint at Newbury and he subsequently left the strong impression that this slightly longer trip/stiffer track would be ideal when fifth in the Gimcrack at York. Intrusively deservedly opened his account at Nottingham and is feared most ahead of An Outlaw's Grace and King of Bears. Likely favourite Camille Pissarro is opposable judged on his Gimcrack effort.

Camille Pissarro and Caburn are hard to knock but this big-field scenario could see KING OF BEARS in a very different light.

14:35 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (9/1 +25%) G'daay	9 9/1(+25%)	(3) G'daay 9/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in August. Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good, 12/1) 17 days ago. Blinkers back on and he's not without hope. Only eighth of 14 here last time; scored off this mark over C&D in 2023.
7 (7) (20/1 -43%) Respectful	20 20/1(-43%)	(7) Respectful 20/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 7 in handicap (22/1) at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time and he needs to get back on track. Chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.
9 1st (9) (17/2 +39%) Hodler	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(9) Hodler 17/2, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Last of 5 in handicap at Ffos Las (7.4f, heavy, 11/8) 13 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Good chance on best form, such as his win in this contest two years ago.
12 2nd (12) (20/1 -82%) Redredrobin	20 20/1(-82%)	(12) Redredrobin 20/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Chepstow in August. 3/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Won't be far away if he puts his best foot forward. Only below-par run at this venue came in this race last year.
10 3rd (10) (12/1 +0%) Orbital Chime	12 12/1(+0%)	(10) Orbital Chime 12/1, Bit below form fifth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 17/2) 41 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and will probably find a few too good once more. Ran encouragingly at Thirsk on most recent turf start; possibilities.
1 4th (1) (13/2 -86%) Red Mirage	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(1) Red Mirage 13/2, Latest win at Catterick in April. Respectable third of 8 in handicap (10/3) at Chester (7f, good) 90 days ago. Now 1 lb lower and he's a strong candidate. Has everything in his favour and remains well treated on historical data.
14 5th (14) (9/1 -80%) Roscioli	9 9/1(-80%)	(14) Roscioli 9/1, Latest win at Salisbury in August. Good second of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 10/3) 21 days ago, running on. Has to be taken seriously in current form. In good form over 1m of late; 0-7 over this distance.
13 6th (13) (10/1 +29%) Optiva Star	10 10/1(+29%)	(13) Optiva Star 10/1, 16/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Brighton (8f, good) 36 days ago. Percentage call is to look elsewhere. Has gone well over C&D; raced too freely over 1m on latest start.
8 7th (8) (33/1 +0%) The Caribbean	33 33/1(+0%)	(8) The Caribbean 33/1, Thirteenth of 16 in handicap (40/1) at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 14 days ago and he looks set for another struggle. Far from solid on his form for current yard.
5 8th (5) (10/1 -25%) King Cabo	10 10/1(-25%)	(5) King Cabo 10/1, Latest win at Lingfield in August. 18/1, bit below form fourth of 15 in handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 27 days ago. New 5 lb higher mark has now kicked in and he looks vulnerable. In good form last month, winning at Lingfield then fourth at Newbury.
4 9th (4) (7/2 +50%) Marlay Park	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(4) Marlay Park 7/2, Four-time C&D winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good, 15/2) 17 days ago, running on. Live each-way chance. Has a record of 121 in this race (last three years) and again looks solid.
6 10th (6) (33/1 -32%) Arctician	33 33/1(-32%)	(6) Arctician 33/1, Latest win at Kempton in June. Twelfth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good, 40/1) 17 days ago. Others preferred. All wins on AW; down the field in C&D event most recently.
15 11th (15) (4/1 +60%) Beau Jardine	4 4/1(+60%)	(15) Beau Jardine 4/1, Respectable third of 6 in handicap (10/3) at Salisbury (8f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Place possibilities. Interesting granted very slow ground (3-5 on soft/heavy).
11 12th (11) (16/1 -14%) Good Karma	16 16/1(-14%)	(11) Good Karma 16/1, Last of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm, 33/1) 26 days ago and he's hard to warm to here. Poor form for new stable but well treated on C&D effort in July.

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14:35 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

MARLAY PARK was a short-head second over C&D two starts ago and was only beaten a couple of lengths when fifth over the same track and trip subsequently. With that in mind, the six-year-old just gets the vote to repeat his victory of 12 months ago. Red Mirage returned to form when third at Chester and could prove to be the main threat to the selection. King Cabo edges out Larado and Roscioli to be best of the rest.

Having returned to form when third at Chester on his latest start in June, RED MIRAGE is appealing here off a mark just 2 lb above that off which he was successful at Catterick during the spring. The forecast slow ground won't be a problem and he is taken to see off the in-form Roscioli and Marlay Park.

Topweight RED MIRAGE (nap) has everything in his favour and gets the vote ahead of Marlay Park, who holds solid claims.

15:00 Doncaster Group 2 (Class 1) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (1/1 +27%) Desert Flower	1 1/1(+27%)	(3) Desert Flower 1/1, Looked a promising sort when overcoming inexperience to make a winning debut on the Newmarket July Course (7f) and landed the odds over the same C&D without any difficulty last month. In top hands and she's a fine prospect with 1m sure to be within range. Comfortably beat Flight on debut, then defied a penalty in impressive fashion; promising.
7 2nd (7) (10/3 +58%) January	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(7) January 10/3, Still looked a work-in-progress when third in the Group 2 Airlie Stud Stakes at the Curragh having won her maiden and she relished step up to 7.5f when a 4-length winner in listed company at Tipperary last month. Can only improve again for 1m so she's a danger to all. Much the best in Listed event at Tipperary last month; improving and has a useful rating.
6 3rd (6) (17/2 -55%) Flight	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(6) Flight 17/2, Runner-up on debut at Newbury and again second when chasing home Desert Flower at Newmarket in July. Put that experience to best use when making all at Sandown 12 days ago but this asks a different question on first crack at 1m. Recorded a 4l win at Sandown last time; trainer's biggest wins have been with fillies.
9 4th (9) (22/1 +12%) Miss Tonnerre	22 22/1(+12%)	(9) Miss Tonnerre 22/1, 300,000 gns half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Pearling Pat. Dam, 11f winner who stayed 1¾m, half-sister to very smart 7f-1½m winner I'm Your Man. Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut over 7f at Newmarket in July. Sure to improve but bare form is ordinary in context of this. Got up close home at Newmarket eight weeks ago for a winning debut; open to progress.
4 5th (4) (13/2 -30%) Ecstatic	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(4) Ecstatic 13/2, Displayed plenty of ability when third starting out over 1m at Leopardstown in July and derived plenty from that experience as she landed 15-runner maiden at Tipperary without being extended. Bred to stay well and she couldn't be in better hands. Ryan Moore up over January. Won well at Tipperary on second start and looks open to any amount of further progress.
1 6th (1) (14/1 -56%) Anshoda	14 14/1(-56%)	(1) Anshoda 14/1, Inns of Court filly who has progressed with each start, taking the step up to Group 3 company in her stride when successful in the Prestige Stakes (7f) at Goodwood 3 weeks ago. Run style strongly suggests that 1m will suit and that form puts her right in the mix. Landed the Prestige Stakes most recently; that race supplied the May Hill winner last year.
10 7th (10) (80/1 -21%) Serving With Style	80 80/1(-21%)	(10) Serving With Style 80/1, Carlisle winner on debut and maintained unbeaten record in 7-runner novice at Goodwood (1m). Half-brother developed into a useful juvenile and she may well do the same, though this is a tough ask. Brings a 2-2 profile but faces a tough task on bare ratings; both wins on slow ground.
8 8th (8) (200/1 -60%) Manila Thriller	200 200/1(-60%)	(8) Manila Thriller 200/1, Off the mark at the second attempt in seller at Chester (7f) in June. Better form when runner-up in novice company the last twice but it's several notches shy of the required standard here. Proving consistent but has the worst chance at the weights.
5 9th (5) (22/1 -38%) Elsie's Ruan	22 22/1(-38%)	(5) Elsie's Ruan 22/1, Looked a useful prospect when making a winning start to her career in 18-runner novice at York (7f, good to firm) in July, staying on strongly. Pitched into the Sweet Solera Stakes and far from discredited in third, shaping as though ready for this 1m trip. More to come. Nice prospect for Gemma Tutty; ran well in the Sweet Solera last time.

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15:00 Doncaster Group 2 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

DESERT FLOWER built on her Newmarket debut success by recording an equally as impressive triumph over the same C&D next time out. The Night Of Thunder filly, who remans prominent in the ante-post betting for the Fillies' Mile, looks to be yet another smart performer for the Charlie Appleby yard. It would be foolish to rule out anything from the Aidan O'Brien stable and January, who romped home in Listed company last time out, looks to be the main threat. Others to note include Anshoda and Elsie's Ruan.

On looks, pedigree and the impression she's created so far, DESERT FLOWER seems set to reach a smart level of form as a 2-y-o and she's expected to take the step up in class and trip in her stride and remain unbeaten. This trip also promises to suit Anshoda so she's offered as the chief threat, ahead of the Aidan O'Brien-trained pair January and Ecstatic.

The big impression created by DESERT FLOWER puts her top of the list in this year's May Hill, ahead of Flight.

15:10 Epsom Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (10/3 +0%) Imperial Cult	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(4) Imperial Cult 10/3, Latest win at Lingfield in July. Respectable eighth of 15 in handicap at Goodwood (9.9f, good, 7/2) 9 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Conditions here won't be a problem and he has to enter calculations. Went very close in C&D contest on penultimate run; one to consider.
3 2nd (3) (4/1 -33%) Thursday	4 4/1(-33%)	(3) Thursday 4/1, Latest win at Lingfield in August. Respectable second of 9 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm, evens) 10 days ago. Also placed over this C&D on penultimate start and she's not without hope. Ran very well in higher grade over C&D on penultimate outing; respected.
6 3rd (6) (9/1 -80%) Mrembo	9 9/1(-80%)	(6) Mrembo 9/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 3/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Now tried in a visor and will be a danger to all if coping with conditions (has run fairly well on slow ground once before but largely campaigned on good/good to firm). Recent form includes two placed efforts over C&D; fighting chance.
1 4th (1) (11/2 +15%) Savanna King	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(1) Savanna King 11/2, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good, 8/1) 24 days ago. Would have a chance if able to reproduce the form of his penultimate start at Haydock where third of 11 off a 2 lb higher mark. Still a maiden but penultimate effort puts him in the picture.
7 5th (7) (13/2 +80%) Dotties Star	6.5 13/2(+80%)	(7) Dotties Star 13/2, 33/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 42 days ago and others make more appeal. Competitively weighted on peak form but still seeking first win.
9 6th (9) (14/1 -100%) Eljaytee	14 14/1(-100%)	(9) Eljaytee 14/1, Latest win at Brighton in May. Third of 5 in handicap (33/1) at Newmarket (10f, good) 20 days ago. Conditions no problem and he's another with claims in an open-looking race. Well exposed; likely set for another supporting role in this grade.
5 7th (5) (20/1 +20%) Lawn Ranger	20 20/1(+20%)	(5) Lawn Ranger 20/1, Last of 15 in handicap at Goodwood (9.9f, good, 22/1) 9 days ago and, though currently 4 lb below his last winning mark, it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Far from solid on 2024 form.
2 8th (2) (28/1 -40%) Mildyjama	28 28/1(-40%)	(2) Mildyjama 28/1, Last of 4 in handicap (22/1) at Southwell (11.1f) 13 days ago and she's passed over here, for all that her mark is on the slide. 0-5 for current yard but has become well handicapped on best form.
8 \|PU\| (8) (9/2 -13%) Daphne May	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(8) Daphne May 9/2, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 9/4, creditable second of 10 in minor event at Chelmsford City (10f) 14 days ago. Goes well on an easy surface and she's not discounted. 2-3 at Epsom, suited by slow ground and looks interesting back here.

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15:10 Epsom Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Thursday was only narrowly denied when second at Windsor 10 days ago and is likely to go well once again, but a 4lb rise does not help her chances here. As a result, preference is for MREMBO, who was a very close fourth off this mark on the same Windsor card and she may improve for the first-time application of a visor. Daphne May is another to consider.

The vote goes to IMPERIAL CULT, who was narrowly denied in his hat-trick bid over C&D last month following back-to-back wins on the all-weather at Lingfield. He wasn't disgraced in a pretty competitive Goodwood handicap recently (probably wasn't ideally suited by going right-handed) and remains on a workable mark. Mrembo does most of her racing on quicker ground but she will be a threat if coping with conditions, while Thursday is third choice ahead of Daphne May.

The shortlist comprises the runners who have good recent C&D form, namely THURSDAY, Imperial Cult and Mrembo.

15:35 Doncaster Group 2 (Class 1) 14f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (10/1 +0%) Nakheel	10 10/1(+0%)	(9) Nakheel 10/1, Very green on AW debut in November and different proposition reappearing to win a 1¼m Ascot maiden 6 months later. Further improvement in defeat next 3 starts (all listed), shaping as if this sort of trip would be beneficial when 4 lengths third to Scenic at York latest. Headgear on. No match for Scenic at York but progressive, now has cheekpieces and this trip will suit.
3 2nd (3) (7/2 +0%) Night Sparkle	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(3) Night Sparkle 7/2, Progressive on the Flat for Michael O'Callaghan last summer and similar form when runner-up 3 of her 5 starts this term, including in Lillie Langtry Stakes at Goodwood (14f, good to firm, 8/1). Far from disgraced against the males in Lonsdale Cup at York 3 weeks ago and this is a fair bit easier. In career-best form at 1m6f-2m this season and should be bang there once again.
8 3rd (8) (11/4 +58%) Grateful	2.75 11/4(+58%)	(8) Grateful 11/4, Showed much improved form to spring a mild surprise upped markedly in trip in 10-runner Stanerra Stakes at Fairyhouse (14f, good), always holding on despite flashing tail. Seemed unsuited by the track at Goodwood since and remains with potential around this sort of trip. Some progress from off the pace to finish just under 3l behind Night Sparkle at Goodwood.
4 4th (4) (7/1 -27%) Scenic	7 7/1(-27%)	(4) Scenic 7/1, Merit seemed to have been established but she has improved of late, impressive winner of a listed event at York 3 weeks ago. Stays this far and worth a shot. Upped her game markedly for smooth 1m4f Listed win at York, after close French 1m7f third.
5 5th (5) (13/8 +80%) Sumo Sam	1.625 13/8(+80%)	(5) Sumo Sam 13/8, Nathaniel filly who made all in Group 2 at Goodwood last season and confirmed that was no fluke when following up in similar style in this race. Well held all 3 starts since, however, so arrives with something to prove. Won this last year; made a satisfactory return from wind surgery but needs a downpour.
7 6th (7) (33/1 -32%) Ambiente Amigo	33 33/1(-32%)	(7) Ambiente Amigo 33/1, Won maiden/novice events on turf and AW for Michael Bell at 2 yrs and has acquitted herself well in defeat this season. Not up to this level, however. In frame in two 1m4f Listed races on good to firm at Newmarket this summer; plenty to find.
10 7th (10) (9/2 +44%) Oxford Comma	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(10) Oxford Comma 9/2, Nathaniel filly who defied a penalty at the first time of asking in 12-runner novice at Doncaster (11.9f, good to soft) 48 days ago, showing a good burst of speed to settle things quickly. This is a big step up back from a break but she will go on improving. Highly respected. Two novice wins on softer than good; needs better but on her way up; shapes like a stayer.
1 8th (1) (12/1 +0%) Gather Ye Rosebuds	12 12/1(+0%)	(1) Gather Ye Rosebuds 12/1, Improved when recording third career success in 1½m Goodwood listed race (soft). Struggled in Group 3 at York since, however, and it's beginning to look as though testing ground might be a necessity for her. Off 110 days. Hood on 1st time. Off since a disappointing run in May; a hood goes on; may need ground softer than good.
6 9th (6) (11/1 +45%) Sweet Memories	11 11/1(+45%)	(6) Sweet Memories 11/1, Came a long way in a short space of time last summer, winning listed race on July Course before second in Group 3 on the Rowley Mile. Ran no sort of race final start last term but shaped as if retaining all ability when fourth in the Lancashire Oaks on return. Next run best overlooked. Should stay. 1m4f Listed winner; needs a career best but 1m6f is well worth a go if she's back on song.

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15:35 Doncaster Group 2 (Class 1) 14f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Night Sparkle looked set to play a hand in the finish before fading into fourth late on over an extended 2m at York last month and, dropping back in trip, a bold bid for the gold medal looks likely. That said, preference is for NAKHEEL. The unexposed daughter of Dubawi performed with plenty of credit when finishing a staying-on third over 1m4f at York latest and, upped in trip with cheekpieces enlisted for the first time, she can get her head in front. Last-time-out winners Oxford Comma and Scenic are also respected.

Three-year-olds have won the last 4 renewals but the older fillies may hold sway this time, with the likeable NIGHT SPARKLE making the most appeal back against her own sex. Scenic must come into the reckoning after her impressive win at York, while Mistral Star wasn't disgraced in the Yorkshire Oaks last time and should stay this far.

Among plenty of options, SCENIC and Nakheel from the Galtres may prove strongest, ahead of Night Sparkle and Mistral Star.

15:45 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (11/2 -22%) Miller Spirit	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(2) Miller Spirit 11/2, Unreliable type. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Goodwood in June. Fourth of 6 in handicap (5/1) at Goodwood (12f, soft) 19 days ago. Perhaps vulnerable from a win point of view. Yard also saddles Poncho. Form dipped when he tried front-running on latest start; player if that can be forgiven.
5 2nd (5) (9/1 +36%) Big Bear Hug	9 9/1(+36%)	(5) Big Bear Hug 9/1, Course winner in July. Fifth of 6 in handicap back here (8.5f, good, 11/2) 17 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Moving back up in distance will help but she's likely to find one or two too good all the same. Has proved herself here this term but has only once been beyond 1m2f (below form in 2022).
4 3rd (4) (9/2 +25%) Parramount	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(4) Parramount 9/2, Good second of 8 in handicap (9/4) at Kempton (12f) 29 days ago. 0-2 on turf in this sphere but he's a 3-time hurdles winner (including on slow ground) and merits respect. Fairly useful hurdler (peak effort on soft); 2nd on AW in two of his three Flat handicaps.
7 4th (7) (11/2 -100%) Haliphon	5.5 11/2(-100%)	(7) Haliphon 11/2, 15/2, improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at Haydock (11.6f, good) 7 days ago, comfortably. Obvious claims under a 4 lb penalty. Twice 2nd over 1m4f from three runs at Epsom; Haydock win last week; more to prove on soft.
8 5th (8) (18/1 -227%) Poncho	18 18/1(-227%)	(8) Poncho 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Fair 2m winner over hurdles. Fourth of 13 in maiden at Lingfield (10f, AW, 10/1) 65 days ago. Back up in trip for this handicap debut and he's worth a second look. Novice hurdle winner; Flat rules this year; carries his head high but viable opening mark.
9 6th (9) (8/1 +50%) Naasma	8 8/1(+50%)	(9) Naasma 8/1, Latest win at Windsor in April. Eighth of 12 in handicap (7/1) at Sandown (14f, good) 48 days ago. Visor back on and will have a chance if bouncing back. 2nd or 3rd all four runs at this track, including penultimate start; acts on good to soft.
6 7th (6) (7/2 +71%) Enochdhu	3.5 7/2(+71%)	(6) Enochdhu 7/2, Latest win at Bath in April. Fifth of 7 in handicap (15/2) at Kempton (12f) 6 days ago, needing stiffer test. Prospect of slow ground enhances his appeal and he's high on the shortlist. Won at Bath (1m3f, soft) in April and has run creditably on most starts since, up to 1m6f.
10 8th (10) (9/1 +36%) Dundory	9 9/1(+36%)	(10) Dundory 9/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 14/1, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Brighton (11.9f, good) 35 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Place possibilities. Second over 1m4f on both his appearances at Epsom; no win since April 2023 (1m4f, soft).
1 9th (1) (14/1 -211%) Liseo	14 14/1(-211%)	(1) Liseo 14/1, Latest win at Kempton in April. Good fourth of 8 in handicap (33/1) at Beverley (9.9f, good) 18 days ago, faring best of those held up. Back up in trip and he's one to consider in an open-looking race. Three-time winner on Polytrack but 0-12 on turf; usually seen over a bit shorter.
3 10th (3) (80/1 -400%) Met Office	80 80/1(-400%)	(3) Met Office 80/1, Sixth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 25/1) 47 days ago, not ideally placed. Others make more appeal on this occasion. Two 1m4f AW runs last November were his only competitive displays from eight in Britain.

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15:45 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Runner-up over C&D in July and a comfortable winner at Haydock only a week ago, HALIPHON looks more than capable of following up under his penalty in this unique contest. Miller Spirit has strong claims on his penultimate effort, when runner-up at Ascot in July, while Parramount hasn't done badly since reverting to the Flat and ran well when second at Kempton last time out.

Marginal preference is for ENOCHDHU, who has edged back down to an attractive mark, the forecast slow ground will be in his favour and he will hopefully get a strong pace to aim at. Haliphon did the job well at Haydock recently and is a big player under a penalty, while Parramount is also shortlisted, along with Liseo.

Soft ground might hand the initiative from Haliphon to PARRAMOUNT, with Miller Spirit also on the shortlist.

16:10 Doncaster Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (10/1 +38%) Grey Cuban	10 10/1(+38%)	(1) Grey Cuban 10/1, Improved for a hood when winning a pair of 1¼m Chester handicaps in July, the latter by 4½ lengths. Ran respectably in his hat-trick bid in a valuable York handicap (11.8f) last time and seems likely to give another good account. Improved form since the hood went on; stretched by 1m4f at York last month.
6 2nd (6) (15/2 +6%) T'challa	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(6) T'challa 15/2, Resumed progress when winning 8-runner handicap (5/1) at Newbury (10f, good to firm) 26 days ago, suited by increase in trip and always holding on. That form has taken a couple of knocks, though, so more is required from a 5 lb higher mark. Two wins from his five starts and he's in good hands to continue to progress.
8 3rd (8) (12/1 -50%) Magico	12 12/1(-50%)	(8) Magico 12/1, Resumed progress back on all-weather when winning 8-runner handicap at Kempton (11f, 3/1) 15 days ago, suited by increase in trip and value for extra having conceded first run. Nudged up 4 lb and good chance if transferring that form back to turf. Won when up in trip and back on AW recently, but has to transfer improvement back to turf.
10 4th (10) (9/2 +31%) Promethean	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(10) Promethean 9/2, Useful maiden who shaped well when second of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good) 20 days ago, having been caught further back than ideal. Of firm interest back up in trip. Stayed on for short-head second over 1m on h'cap debut; lots to like now back up in trip.
7 5th (7) (13/2 +24%) Blake	6.5 13/2(+24%)	(7) Blake 13/2, Has gone the right way since handicapping, getting back to winning ways in 1¼m Sandown handicap in July. Raised 9 lb for that but he was well on top at the finish and the form has worked out well. Smooth soft-ground win at Sandown in July; 9lb rise may not stop him if conditions suit.
3 6th (3) (4/1 +20%) Harper's Ferry	4 4/1(+20%)	(3) Harper's Ferry 4/1, Bumped into a smart prospect on his C&D reappearance and didn't need to match that form to go one better at Windsor in April. Ran about as well as could have been expected upped significantly in grade at Royal Ascot (12f) subsequently and remains with potential back down in trip. Has been gelded. Travelled well in 1m4f Group 2 at Royal Ascot; could play leading role back down in trip.
4 7th (4) (13/2 +0%) Fox Legacy	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(4) Fox Legacy 13/2, Took a giant step forward when opening his account by a wide margin in 6-runner handicap at Salisbury (9.9f, good to firm) 28 days ago, kept up to work. Hiked up 16 lb and this is clearly a much deeper race. Hit with whopping 16lb rise for Salisbury but had bundles in hand; entitled to respect.
9 8th (9) (25/1 +24%) Golden West	25 25/1(+24%)	(9) Golden West 25/1, Decisive winner of minor events at Newcastle and Epsom both starts at 2yrs. Faced stiff tasks on first 2 starts this term but has been disappointing in 1¼m handicaps at Epsom and Newbury subsequently. It's too soon to write him off but he's failed to threaten in handicaps the last twice.
5 9th (5) (7/1 -56%) Victorious Street	7 7/1(-56%)	(5) Victorious Street 7/1, Returned from 10 months off with a much-improved effort to get off the mark in 14-runner maiden at Southwell (8.1f) 41 days ago. Likely to stay this longer trip and capable of better still on handicap debut. Unexposed colt who won on last month's reappearance; has potential off handicap debut mark.
2 10th (2) (20/1 -67%) Theory Of Tides	20 20/1(-67%)	(2) Theory Of Tides 20/1, Galileo colt who looked a good prospect when winning first 2 starts in novice events but was well held in a Group 2 at Royal Ascot and folded tamely as if something may have been amiss on handicap debut at Hamilton last time. Blinkers on for 1st time. Beaten a long way the last twice but with excuses; 2-2 prior to those and not written off.

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16:10 Doncaster Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Fox Legacy fairly bolted up over this trip at Salisbury on just his second start in a handicap last month and, despite a 16lb hike for that performance, another prominent showing would come as no surprise. That said, VICTORIOUS STREET edges preference. The son of Street Sense pulled clear with a subsequent winner when scoring gamely over a mile at Southwell latest, and he warrants the utmost respect now stepping up in trip on his handicap debut. The class-dropping Harper's Ferry also merits consideration.

A good-quality 3-y-o handicap and the vote goes to bottom weight PROMETHEAN, who shaped well when runner-up at Newmarket on his most recent outing, having been caught further back than ideal, and looks comfortably ahead of his mark. Victorious Street stretched clear with a fellow improver in good style at Southwell and may do better still with the step up in trip likely to suit on handicap debut. Blake has been off since winning at Sandown in July but the form of that race has worked out well.

Having stayed on well for a short-head second over 1m on his handicap debut at Newmarket, the well-bred PROMETHEAN (nap) earns the vote

16:20 Epsom Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (6/4 +45%) Small Fry	1.5 6/4(+45%)	(2) Small Fry 6/4, Winner at Lingfield in July. Respectable second of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 6/4) 27 days ago, no match for winner. Should be involved. Has possibilities on recent AW form, which includes a 1m5f win.
3 2nd (3) (7/1 -100%) Bittalemon	7 7/1(-100%)	(3) Bittalemon 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 3/1, third of 5 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f) 45 days ago. Needs the blinkers to perk her up if she's to compete. Nicely bred; first win is possible, provided she improves for headgear.
1 3rd (1) (5/2 +9%) Dubawi Time	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(1) Dubawi Time 5/2, 10/11, fifth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 21 days ago. Too keen up in trip last time and can resume progress back at this distance. His 1m4f form has substance; enters calculations back at this trip.
5 4th (5) (9/1 -50%) Toronto Raptor	9 9/1(-50%)	(5) Toronto Raptor 9/1, 11/2, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Ffos Las (12f, heavy) 29 days ago. Shaped well on previous outing and is far from one to be writing off. Penultimate effort (split subsequent winners) gives him a strong chance.
4 5th (4) (8/1 -78%) Birkin	8 8/1(-78%)	(4) Birkin 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 7/2) 15 days ago. Still early days and there could be more to come. Well bred and may do better still; not ruled out.
7 6th (7) (80/1 -142%) Run Joy Run	80 80/1(-142%)	(7) Run Joy Run 80/1, Below form sixth of 10 in handicap (66/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 16 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Significantly up in trip. 1m AW winner who has something to prove in this scenario.
6 7th (6) (10/1 +29%) War Director	10 10/1(+29%)	(6) War Director 10/1, Below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Leicester (11.8f, good to firm, 16/1) 32 days ago. Fairly treated and could get back on track. May improve off this reduced mark granted a very slow surface.

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16:20 Epsom Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Stepping up to 1m6f seemed to stretch the stamina limitations of DUBAWI TIME at Chelmsford and he is better judged on his previous second over this distance at Leicester. William Knight's charge remains on a workable mark and may be able to regain the winning thread, possibly at the main expense of Small Fry, who has improved since going up in trip. Bittalemon hasn't come anywhere near repaying her 320,000gns price tag but cannot be ruled out in first-time blinkers.

DUBAWI TIME was in top form prior to an excusable (stretched by trip) run at Chelmsford last time, so he's fancied to get back on track and get the better of Small Fry. Bittalemon could feature if the blinkers bring about some improvement.

Topweight DUBAWI TIME has solid 1m4f form and gets the vote ahead of Toronto Raptor.

16:25 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (11/10 +76%) Basalt	1.1 11/10(+76%)	(2) Basalt 11/10, Modest colt. Fifth of 11 in maiden at Deauville (7f, good, 62/10) 28 days ago. That experience won't be wasted on him but others make more appeal for win purposes here all the same. Left behind in the closing stages at Deauville on last month's 7f debut; can do better.
3 2nd (3) (11/4 +66%) Bentbasa	2.75 11/4(+66%)	(3) Bentbasa 11/4, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in novice at Haydock (7f, firm, 17/2) 34 days ago. Probably more one for handicaps in due course. Not landed a blow in two 7f runs but 1m could help and he's open to improvement.
5 3rd (5) (12/1 -50%) Yuvraaj	12 12/1(-50%)	(5) Yuvraaj 12/1, Foaled April 19. $30,000 yearling, Union Rags colt. Dam, US 1m winner on dirt, half-sister to US Grade 3 winner Stunning Sky. Watch the betting for clues. $30,000 yearling; dam a 1m dirt winner in the US; makes debut at a realistic level.
8 4th (8) (9/1 -414%) Made The Cut	9 9/1(-414%)	(8) Made The Cut 9/1, Promising type. Third of 8 in novice at Newmarket (7f, good, 15/2) on debut 27 days ago. Should have more to offer and she's one of the more likely candidates. Third in a 7f novice at Newmarket on last month's debut; improvement required to win.
6 5th (6) (40/1 -100%) Condotti	40 40/1(-100%)	(6) Condotti 40/1, Once-raced maiden. 5/1, last of 5 in maiden at Chester (7.6f, good to soft) on debut 39 days ago. Probably more of a long-term prospect. Remote last of five on last month's Chester debut; bred to do much better in time.
7 6th (7) (200/1 -203%) Falaise Blanc	200 200/1(-203%)	(7) Falaise Blanc 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in maiden (125/1) at Musselburgh (7.1f, good) on debut 15 days ago. Readily passed over. 125-1 and never in the hunt in a 7f maiden at Musselburgh a fortnight ago.
10 7th (10) (200/1 -506%) Kimeko Glory	200 200/1(-506%)	(10) Kimeko Glory 200/1, Foaled February 5. 15,000 gns foal, Kameko filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 7f/1m winner Fame And Acclaim, 7.6f-1¼m winner Caradoc and winner up to 1m Arcada, all useful. Entitled to come on for the run. 15,000gns half-sister to 7 winners out of a useful mare; yard not renowned for 2yo success.
9 8th (9) (80/1 -300%) Miss Raincloud	80 80/1(-300%)	(9) Miss Raincloud 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 6 in maiden (18/1) at Carlisle (6.9f, good to soft) on debut 63 days ago. Sizeable step forward will be needed if she's to take this. Outpaced in the home straight on Carlisle debut nine weeks ago (7f); plenty more needed.
4 9th (4) (12/1 +25%) Cameron Can	12 12/1(+25%)	(4) Cameron Can 12/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 11 in maiden at Goodwood (7f, good to firm, 20/1) on debut 40 days ago. Will need to leave that form will behind if he's to take a hand in the finish here. Well beaten at Goodwood on last month's debut (7f); should do better in time.
1 10th (1) (6/1 -140%) Bear Kode	6 6/1(-140%)	(1) Bear Kode 6/1, Thrice-raced winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventeenth of 20 in minor event at York (6f, good to firm, 28/1) 21 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Sights lowered here and, with this step up in trip likely to be in his favour, he's a big player. 7f win here in July looks solid form; penalised but encouragement for 1m on breeding.

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16:25 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

BEAR KODE had a subsequent winner in second when scoring over 7f here and, after finishing down the field in a hot sales race at York subsequently, he gets the vote to regain the winning thread now stepping up to a mile for the first time and with his sights lowered. Made The Cut should have learned plenty from her debut third over 7f at Newmarket and can emerge as the main danger to the selection. Basalt is another to consider in what should be an informative event.

MADE THE CUT shaped well when third behind a pair with previous experience on debut at Newmarket and, with improvement on the cards now upped to a mile, she looks the way to go. Bear Kode was down the field in a valuable sales race at York but he has done little wrong otherwise and is the clear main danger in these calmer waters. Newcomer Yuvraaj is one to keep an eye on in the betting.

A few potential improvers on show but BEAR KODE's course win in July looks solid and he may be able to concede weight all round.

16:40 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (13/2 -8%) Yaroogh	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(1) Yaroogh 13/2, Very green on debut but much improved when successful at Haydock next time, before following up in straightforward fashion at Kempton (7f) in August. However, well held in Acomb Stakes at York 22 days ago, so bounce back called for now handicapping. Back-to-back wins before coming up well shy in a deep-looking Acomb at York.
2 2nd (2) (11/4 +17%) Spell Master	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(2) Spell Master 11/4, Continued his progress when dead-heating for first at Glorious Goodwood and ran at least as well on nursery debut when fourth of 17 at York (7f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Not taken lightly with cheekpieces added. Probably his best form yet when beaten just under 3l on his nursery debut at York.
3 3rd (3) (2/1 +43%) Back In Black	2 2/1(+43%)	(3) Back In Black 2/1, Promise when runner-up first 2 starts before doing well in the circumstances when landing the odds (8/13) in a Yarmouth maiden (7f, good) last time, recovering from clipping heels 2f out. Major player with better still to come as he goes handicapping. Won well at Yarmouth and contests this instead of Saturday's Group 2 Champagne Stakes.
5 4th (5) (5/1 -25%) Qaseem	5 5/1(-25%)	(5) Qaseem 5/1, Showed a good attitude when making a winning nursery debut at Haydock (6f) in August. Improved further when third of 17 at York (7f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago, travelling strongly, and he can make his presence felt once more. Third in a big field at York; further 4lb rise asks a question of him but he's solid.
7 5th (7) (14/1 +36%) Valsharah	14 14/1(+36%)	(7) Valsharah 14/1, Left debut form behind when fifth of 12 in a Windsor novice in July and bounced back from a lesser effort when filling the same position on nursery debut at Sandown (7f, good) 12 days ago. Has something to find, though, as he bids to get off the mark. Positives to take from nursery debut but looks vulnerable in this classier contest.
4 6th (4) (6/1 -20%) Thunder Wonder	6 6/1(-20%)	(4) Thunder Wonder 6/1, With the form of his second run at Newmarket working out well, took a step forward when winning 10-runner novice at Thirsk (7f, good) last month. Needs to find more again as he makes his handicap debut. Ran in two good Newmarket races before making the most of an easier opening at Thirsk.

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16:40 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

QASEEM (third) fared best of those ridden prominently when getting the better of Spell Master (fourth) in a warm York nursery over this trip last month and, upped 4lb, Karl Burke's charge gets the vote to confirm his superiority over that rival en route to victory. Back In Black showed a likeable attitude to get off the mark over 7f at Yarmouth and must also enter calculations.

Having previously run to a fairly useful level, BACK IN BLACK did very well to overcome a bad stumble when getting off the mark at Yarmouth last month, so he could be capable of following up as he makes his nursery debut. He is taken to see off the challenge of the progressive Spell Master, with Jorge Alvares another to note on his handicap bow.

Yarmouth winner BACK IN BLACK looks progressive and he runs in this nursery in favour of a Group race here on Saturday.

16:50 Epsom Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (13/8 +77%) Mostawaa	1.625 13/8(+77%)	(5) Mostawaa 13/8, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Tenth of 13 in handicap (25/1) at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Blinkers back on. Others make more appeal. In good order until only 10th at Windsor four weeks ago; he's the sort to bounce back.
6 2nd (6) (5/1 -25%) Finn Russell	5 5/1(-25%)	(6) Finn Russell 5/1, Unreliable type. 7/4, second of 4 in handicap hurdle at Les Landes (18f, good) 17 days ago. Fair on the Flat, career best when scoring on latest outing in this sphere. Should make his presence felt again. Won at Carlisle and a solid second over hurdles at Les Landes since; needs considering.
4 3rd (4) (4/1 -45%) Chips And Rice	4 4/1(-45%)	(4) Chips And Rice 4/1, 13/8, sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (10.1f, good to firm) 42 days ago, hampered. Cheekpieces back on. Makes most appeal in the hope that more goes her way this time. On a losing sequence but she comes here in good form; weighted to go well.
2 4th (2) (20/1 -500%) Local Bay	20 20/1(-500%)	(2) Local Bay 20/1, C&D winner. 4 wins from 11 runs this year. 7/2, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Brighton (7f, good) 35 days ago. Back up in trip. Having an excellent season and should give another good account. Bagged his fourth success of 2024 at Brighton latest; this C&D scorer is not taken lightly.
3 5th (3) (15/2 +32%) New Heights	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(3) New Heights 15/2, 3-time C&D winner. 25/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Sandown (8f, good) 35 days ago, well positioned. In decent nick, fifth at Sandown last month; took this 12 months ago so can't be ruled out.
1 6th (1) (12/1 -50%) Desfondado	12 12/1(-50%)	(1) Desfondado 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Kempton in June. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 12/1) 29 days ago, slowly away. Needs to bounce back. C&D winner but arrives well below par, beating only one in 1m AW handicap 29 days ago.
7 7th (7) (9/1 -64%) We'renotreallyhere	9 9/1(-64%)	(7) We'renotreallyhere 9/1, Latest win at Lingfield in August. Creditable third of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 10/3) 21 days ago, slowly away and not getting clear run. One to be interested in. Scored on Lingfield AW before good third there three weeks ago; player off same mark.

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16:50 Epsom Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Having regained the winning thread with a gutsy display at Brighton, C&D winner Local Bay must enter the reckoning. However, the six-year-old is effectively 7lb higher in the ratings without Jack Doughty's claim and it could be worth taking a punt on NEW HEIGHTS reproducing her victory in last year's contest. Jonathan Portman's mare looks to be coming to the boil judged on her latest fifth at Sandown and a big run is forecast. Finn Russell is another to consider.

CHIPS AND RICE is in good order and simply didn't get a clear run last time, so she's preferred to Local Bay, who was better than ever when scoring at Brighton. Finn Russell is another one to consider.

Marginal preference is for WE'RENOTREALLYHERE who has thrived since the cheekpieces went on and can quickly regain winning ways here

16:58 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (1/1 +50%) Doublethetrouble	1 1/1(+50%)	(1) Doublethetrouble 1/1, Finally off the mark in 13-runner handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 7 days ago. Shortlist material given he escapes a penalty for that. Consistent sort who scored at Lingfield a week ago; escapes a penalty so excellent claims.
9 2nd (9) (8/1 -33%) Grey Nyle	8 8/1(-33%)	(9) Grey Nyle 8/1, 9/2 and visored for first time, fourth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (13.3f) 12 days ago. Up in trip for tapeta debut. Creditable fourth at Chelmsford 12 days ago; up in trip for Tapeta debut and in the mix.
6 3rd (6) (13/2 +59%) Unique Spirit	6.5 13/2(+59%)	(6) Unique Spirit 13/2, Cheekpieces on for first time, last of 7 in handicap (33/1) at Nottingham (14f, good) 23 days ago. More severe headgear here may help him apply himself trying a new trip. Last of seven at Nottingham 23 days ago; visor is reached for now with something to prove.
4 4th (4) (8/1 -60%) Scylla	8 8/1(-60%)	(4) Scylla 8/1, Winner at Lingfield fitted with first-time cheekpieces in July. Up 4 lb and just a respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (15/2) at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 16 days ago. Won at Lingfield; followed it with creditable sixth there; can make her presence felt.
3 5th (3) (16/1 +0%) Reel Her In	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Reel Her In 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (19.9f, good, 14/1) 67 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell. Makes handicap debut on the level. Fair hurdler for Gavin Cromwell; not ruled out back in this sphere on h'cap/yard debut.
5 6th (5) (40/1 -150%) Oasis Prince	40 40/1(-150%)	(5) Oasis Prince 40/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Tongue strap on for first time, below form seventh of 13 in handicap (11/1) at Pontefract (17.1f, good). Off 94 days and he's tumbled in the weights. Only seventh at Pontefract 94 days ago; needs a wind op to spark resurgence.
8 7th (8) (8/1 -129%) Crystal Guard	8 8/1(-129%)	(8) Crystal Guard 8/1, Course winner. Latest win at Ayr in June. 3/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Musselburgh (14f, good to firm) 34 days ago. Can make presence felt. Course winner who arrives in decent nick; he's one for the shortlist eased 1lb.
7 8th (7) (22/1 -38%) Perfect Arch	22 22/1(-38%)	(7) Perfect Arch 22/1, 22/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Hamilton (13.1f, soft) 8 days ago. Back up in trip. Blinkers back on. Long-standing maiden. Longstanding maiden; not discredited when fourth at Hamilton latest; possibilities.
2 9th (2) (14/1 -100%) Myboymax	14 14/1(-100%)	(2) Myboymax 14/1, Latest win at Catterick in August. 10/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Ripon (16f, good to firm) 16 days ago, unable to land a blow held up in a steadily-run race. Visor replaces blinkers. Won at Catterick and solid Ripon fourth since; can go well with visor replacing blinkers.

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16:58 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

In what looks a trappy affair, DOUBLETHETROUBLE gets a tentative vote. John Butler's stayer showed a likeable attitude when scoring in an apprentices' race at Lingfield last week and, off an unchanged mark, he might be able to bring up a quickfire double. Myboymax posted a low-key effort at Ripon recently, but he is the type to bounce back and must enter calculations off just 3lb higher than his last winning figure. Crystal Guard is respected most out of the remainder.

Like London buses, we may see DOUBLETHETROUBLE go in again a week after his breakthrough success given he escapes a penalty for that Lingfield win. Myboymax is likely to be plugging on so is a threat, along with Crystal Guard.

John Butler's DOUBLETHETROUBLE gained a deserved maiden win at Lingfield and is impossible to side against given he escapes a penalty

17:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (10/1 -25%) Harmonia	10 10/1(-25%)	(6) Harmonia 10/1, Has improved for the switch to nurseries/step up in distance, making it back-to-back wins when scoring decisively at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August. Not ideally placed when third of 5 at Kempton (8f) last time, so she could be in the mix. Behind Brindavan last time when bidding for hat-trick, but not ruled out.
1 2nd (1) (3/1 +14%) Pellitory	3 3/1(+14%)	(1) Pellitory 3/1, Continued his race-by-race progression when opening his account in 13-runner novice at Yarmouth (7f, good) 18 days ago, seeing out his race well despite having raced freely. Respected as he goes up in distance for his handicap bow. Won at Yarmouth on third and latest start and every chance he'll continue to progress.
4 3rd (4) (15/8 +6%) Best Adventure	1.875 15/8(+6%)	(4) Best Adventure 15/8, Improved from debut when runner-up in a Lingfield maiden (7f, good to firm) in July and ran to similar level when fourth of 13 in stronger race at Sandown (7f, good to soft) later the same month. Leading contender with this longer trip to suit on handicap debut. 650,000gns Frankel colt who is bred to be suited by the step up in trip on nursery debut.
2 4th (2) (11/2 -10%) Brindavan	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(2) Brindavan 11/2, Ran to a fair level on his first 4 starts, before taking his form up a notch when making a winning nursery debut in 5-runner event at Kempton (8f) 22 days ago. Enters calculations back on turf now that he's up and running. Off the mark upped to 1m on nursery debut at Kempton; could have more to offer at the trip.
5 5th (5) (11/1 +56%) Dukes Of Haather	11 11/1(+56%)	(5) Dukes Of Haather 11/1, Benefited from the application of blinkers when getting off the mark on nursery debut at Chester (7f) in July. Hasn't managed to build on that effort in 2 starts since, though, well-beaten fifteenth of 17 at York (7f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Won Chester nursery in July and 7f could suit, but no threat the last twice.
3 6th (3) (8/1 -78%) Defence Missile	8 8/1(-78%)	(3) Defence Missile 8/1, Ran well when third in a Salisbury novice in July, before needing a stiffer test of stamina when 2¾ lengths fourth of 5 to Brindavan in nursery at Kempton (8f) 22 days ago. Can give another good account with cheekpieces on first time. Behind Brindavan on last month's nursery debut but cheekpieces may prompt improvement.
7 7th (7) (10/1 -25%) Pivotal Days	10 10/1(-25%)	(7) Pivotal Days 10/1, Progressed gradually on his first 3 starts but, after 8 weeks off (gelded), couldn't find any further improvement when 3 lengths last of 5 to Brindavan in nursery at Kempton (8f) on his latest outing. Has work to do. It's very early days and he's shown signs of promise, but improvement is required.

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17:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Having made a winning nursery debut at Kempton last month, Brindavan must enter calculations racing off just 4lb higher in the ratings. However, the James Owen-trained PELLITORY scored with something up his sleeve when opening his account at Yarmouth last time and an opening mark of 80 looks a workable one. Defence Missile warrants a second look now fitted with first-time cheekpieces.

BEST ADVENTURE confirmed the improvement he had shown on his second start when fourth behind a smart prospect at Sandown last time, again shaping as if a step up to 1m should suit, so he could be ready to get off the mark on his nursery debut. Pellitory is feared most as he heads into handicaps, ahead of Brindavan.

The step up to 1m could be a major positive for the 650,000gns Frankel colt BEST ADVENTURE and he can make a winning nursery debut.

17:22 Epsom Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (4/1 -45%) Tribal Chief	4 4/1(-45%)	(5) Tribal Chief 4/1, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Kempton (8f, 4/1) 31 days ago. Boasts a progressive profile and did well to get up last time, so worth a chance to go in again. Two wins from last four starts; steadily progressive and could have more left in the tank.
7 2nd (7) (7/1 -56%) Between Me And U	7 7/1(-56%)	(7) Between Me And U 7/1, First run since leaving Alice Haynes and 12/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 7 days ago, plenty in hand. Carries penalty and seems sure to go well again. Won comfortably on last week's stable debut and could be well treated under a 6lb penalty.
1 3rd (1) (5/2 +29%) Crimson Spirit	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(1) Crimson Spirit 5/2, Course winner. Creditable second of 6 in handicap at this C&D (good, 7/4) 17 days ago. Still not fully exposed and goes well here, so solid claims. Runner-up over C&D last month and he's high on the list at a course he likes.
4 4th (4) (25/1 -178%) Graecia	25 25/1(-178%)	(4) Graecia 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 33/1, second of 10 in maiden at Thirsk (7f, soft). Off 131 days. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Needs to up her game again on handicap debut. Promise on two of her three starts and she could go well on handicap debut.
2 5th (2) (4/1 +67%) Speeding Bullet	4 4/1(+67%)	(2) Speeding Bullet 4/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 14/1) 29 days ago. Becoming nicely treated and latest effort was respectable. Won off 4lb higher last October but rather underwhelming on his four outings this year.
6 6th (6) (12/1 -85%) Hello Cotai	12 12/1(-85%)	(6) Hello Cotai 12/1, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap (7/2) at this C&D (good to firm) 27 days ago, all out. Slight rise for that might be enough to stop him in a deeper race. 2-time C&D winner who has the makings of a course specialist and is firmly in calculations.
3 7th (3) (11/2 +31%) Sunny Corner	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(3) Sunny Corner 11/2, 3 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Newbury in July. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap (11/2) at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Not discounted. Only fifth at Windsor latest but prolific previously and could bounce back today.
8 8th (8) (40/1 -60%) Alika Breeze	40 40/1(-60%)	(8) Alika Breeze 40/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 40/1) 65 days ago. Back up in trip. Others have achieved more. Has struggled this year but might not be a forlorn hope on the forecast slow ground.
9 9th (9) (28/1 -180%) Autumn Dream	28 28/1(-180%)	(9) Autumn Dream 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 4 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good to firm, 6/4) 26 days ago. Hard to make a solid case for. Reappearance run wasn't devoid of promise but she's flopped subsequently.

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17:22 Epsom Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

With two victories and a second to his name in three appearances at this venue, HELLO COTAI is taken to further enhance his fine record. A 2lb rise for last month's C&D victory looks far from insurmountable and Adam West's charge should take all the beating. The biggest threat may emerge from Crimson Spirit, who arrives on the back of a solid second over track and trip. Penalised Wolverhampton winner Between Me And U is another to consider.

TRIBAL CHIEF did well to get up with a sustained run at Kempton last time and he's yet to finish improving, so he gets the nod over Crimson Spirit, who has shown a liking for this track. Between Me And U is another one to be interested in having made a successful debut for his current stable a week ago.

Between Me And U could have more to offer for his new yard but preference is for the progressive TRIBAL CHIEF.

17:30 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 10f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (3/1 -60%) Countess Candy	3 3/1(-60%)	(2) Countess Candy 3/1, Toronado filly. Sister to 5f/6f winner Shecandoo. Showed ability and might have finished closer with a smoother run when third of 6 in maiden at Yarmouth (10.1f, good) on debut 24 days ago. Likely to improve. Encouraging debut third in Yarmouth maiden; can take step forward; enters calculations.
1 2nd (1) (30/100 +55%) Breckenridge	0.3 30/100(+55%)	(1) Breckenridge 30/100, Lightly-raced maiden. 8/13, matched previous best when second of 6 in novice at Nottingham (10.2f, good to soft) 55 days ago. Obvious claims on tapeta debut. Good second of six in 1m2f Nottingham novice 55 days ago; she holds leading form claims.
4 3rd (4) (100/1 -203%) Elvington	100 100/1(-203%)	(4) Elvington 100/1, €10,000 yearling, Time Test filly. Dam runner-up in bumper sole start. Offered little when last of 5 in maiden at Ripon (9.8f, good to firm, 40/1) on debut 17 days ago, never travelling well and always behind. Can only be watched here. Last of five in maiden at Ripon on her debut 17 days ago; needs to take big step forward.
3 4th (3) (18/1 -157%) Delay	18 18/1(-157%)	(3) Delay 18/1, Twice-raced maiden. 80/1, third of 4 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Significantly back up in trip now but handicaps promise to be more her bag. Good third in 7.5f Beverley maiden 12 days ago; she may do better still.

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17:30 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

The relatively experienced BRECKENRIDGE has already shown more than enough to suggest she can land the spoils in a race of this nature and after faring best of those ridden prominently when runner-up at Nottingham, the daughter of Masar gets the vote to gain a breakthrough victory. Countess Candy made a pleasing start when third at Yarmouth and can give the selection most to think about, although this step back up in trip can see Delay to best effect and she is also considered.

BRECKENRIDGE failed to justify cramped odds on her latest outing at Nottingham in July but she looks to have been found another good opportunity and earns the vote on tapeta debut. Countess Candy, who showed ability when third on debut at Yarmouth last month comfortably rates the chief threat.

The Masar filly BRECKENRIDGE has some fair form to her name and looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to get off the mark

17:50 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (10/3 +33%) Kildare Legend	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(9) Kildare Legend 10/3, Promising son of Sea The Stars who confirmed improvement shown at Pontefract when opening his account in 13-runner novice at Southwell (11.1f) 45 days ago. Further step up in trip promises to suit now handicapping and he's well worth considering. An interesting handicap newcomer with potential and he shapes as if 1m4f will help.
5 2nd (5) (11/1 +21%) Percy Shelley	11 11/1(+21%)	(5) Percy Shelley 11/1, Useful performer in France who was successful 3 times in 2022. Yet to score in 10 attempts for current yard but has fallen in the weights and possibly found stamina stretched on softer ground when sixth at Goodwood (2m) 18 days ago. Claims back down in trip in refitted visor. 0-10 in Britain; encouragement given his falling mark and that he now returns to 1m4f.
12 3rd (12) (7/1 +7%) Xiomara	7 7/1(+7%)	(12) Xiomara 7/1, Represents a stable in fine fettle and deservedly opened her account in 14-runner French maiden at Dieppe (10.9f) 3 weeks ago. Unexposed at this trip now returning to handicaps and good showing anticipated under Tom Marquand. Won 1m3f maiden at Dieppe three weeks ago, after British 2nds in 1m2f handicaps.
11 4th (11) (14/1 -40%) Trouville	14 14/1(-40%)	(11) Trouville 14/1, Chased home smart sorts on first 2 starts before striking at the third time of asking at Chepstow (1¼m, good) at the end of May. Probably best to excuse his handicap debut at Goodwood (9.9f) 19 days ago (hampered by loose horse) and he's not one to write off. Up in trip. Looked a scopey sort likely to do well in handicaps, before something amiss 19 days ago.
13 5th (13) (28/1 -40%) Soowaih	28 28/1(-40%)	(13) Soowaih 28/1, Yet to taste success for this yard but ran well when runner-up at York (11.8f) in July. In better heart than recent form figures suggest, unable to land a blow in a modestly-run affair when seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 14 days ago. Not dismissed back down in trip. 0-11 since winning AW novice last October; closest this term in July on last run at 1m4f.
10 6th (10) (15/2 +6%) Champagne Prince	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(10) Champagne Prince 15/2, 2-2 on AW at the end of 2023. Below form first 2 starts this year but firmly back on track upped markedly in trip when second at Ascot (12f) in August. Seemingly failed to stay in the Melrose at York (13.8f) latest and this looks more suitable back down in class. Strong-finishing, neck second at Ascot (1m4f); pretty disappointing at York (1m6f) latest.
3 7th (3) (4/1 +50%) Indemnity	4 4/1(+50%)	(3) Indemnity 4/1, Didn't need to be at best when opening his account in a Nottingham maiden (8.3f) in June. Run with credit all 3 starts since, not seen to very best effect when fifth of 9 in handicap (11/2) at Hamilton (9.2f, good) 30 days ago. Worth a crack at this longer trip and one to consider. Expensive to follow with his sole win (nine races) coming at 1-2 in a maiden; new trip.
4 8th (4) (20/1 -100%) Per Contra	20 20/1(-100%)	(4) Per Contra 20/1, Lightly-raced sort who made it 3-4 with reappearance victory in 5-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (1½m) in April. Given a break since finishing well held at York (10.2f) in May and feasible to think he could yet get back on the up. Three wins and two heavy defeats; absent since and brings very mixed messages.
14 9th (14) (10/1 +0%) Raja Raja	10 10/1(+0%)	(14) Raja Raja 10/1, Limited encouragement on debut but showed more next 2 starts, fifth of 12 in novice at this C&D (good to soft, 25/1) 88 days ago. Gelded since and he remains with potential now attentions switch to handicaps. Interesting if market speaks in his favour. Makes handicap debut after 88 days off and may now be a bit closer to the finished article.
6 10th (6) (17/2 -89%) Lyric	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(6) Lyric 17/2, Confirmed promise of debut effort when taking 8-runner maiden at Windsor (10f) in April. Still looked in need of experience when sixth of 7 in listed race at Goodwood (11.2f) a month later but switch to handicaps more suitable back from a break. Second favourite for Listed race in May latest but did not live up to that; one to note.
2 11th (2) (40/1 -21%) Graphite	40 40/1(-21%)	(2) Graphite 40/1, Veteran who was better for return spin/following a wind op when second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 42 days ago, no match for an upwardly mobile 3-y-o. Comes here fresh for this time of year and he's not out of things from this sort of mark. Veteran who is on losing spell of over three years; very lightly raced on turf these days.
7 12th (7) (16/1 -60%) Ludo's Landing	16 16/1(-60%)	(7) Ludo's Landing 16/1, Consistent sort who picked up his second success of the campaign at Beverley (10f) 18 days ago, well positioned. Yet to defy a mark this high though, and this rates tougher back up in trip. Very reliable, never better than for Beverley win latest; bit more to prove back at 1m4f.
1 13th (1) (18/1 -29%) Ensured	18 18/1(-29%)	(1) Ensured 18/1, Successful on final start for James Fanshawe at Brighton (11.9f) and followed up after 4 months off/in cheekpieces on debut for new yard at Newmarket (12f) in August. Not disgraced upped to 2m at York latest but this drop back in trip may suit. Two 1m4f wins back in Britain, before never dangerous over 2m at York three weeks ago.

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17:50 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

KILDARE LEGEND supplemented his close-up second at Pontefract with a ready victory over 1m3f at Southwell later in July. This extra furlong looks likely to suit the Sea The Stars gelding and a double could be on the cards on his handicap bow. Lyric is also interesting off an opening mark of 89 and the market may guide on his return from a 110-day layoff. Xiomara and Ludo's Landing are other key players.

In a wide-open finale, it could just be worth chancing David O'Meara's PERCY SHELLEY. He's been far from disgraced tackling longer trips in recent weeks and, having steadily eased in the weights, he's of interest with a visor refitted. Southwell scorer Kildare Legend and Lyric are a pair of 3-y-os also fancied to be in the mix. Soowaih also makes each-way appeal.

The 3yos will probably have the edge, given that several should still bring potential, and the key horse may well be LYRIC.

18:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (3/1 +40%) Missmimi	3 3/1(+40%)	(3) Missmimi 3/1, Good second of 12 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D 9 days ago, travelling with plenty of purpose. Same mark here so a must for the shortlist. Travelled notably strongly when 2nd in a better C&D handicap last week; strong contender.
1 2nd (1) (10/3 +26%) Fircombe Hall	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(1) Fircombe Hall 10/3, Six-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 16 runs this year. Latest win here in June. Last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 11/4) 7 days ago, though that run easy to excuse given he was badly hampered. Multiple C&D winner; still on a fair mark and his claims are more appealing than most.
2 3rd (2) (5/1 -25%) She'sashambles	5 5/1(-25%)	(2) She'sashambles 5/1, Won 9-runner minor event at Thirsk (6f, good to firm, 8/1) 13 days ago, comfortably having gone with much more zest. Now needs to back that up returned to handicap company/AW. Impressive win at Thirsk last time, albeit in a weak event; respected back in a handicap.
10 4th (10) (16/1 -60%) Evoluir	16 16/1(-60%)	(10) Evoluir 16/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 10/3) 25 days ago. Expensive to follow this season. Second over C&D and at Wolverhampton this summer; below that level the last twice though.
5 5th (5) (28/1 -300%) Too Much Too Young	28 28/1(-300%)	(5) Too Much Too Young 28/1, First run since leaving Roger Fell & Sean Murray and produced a career best in first-time cheekpieces when winning 7-runner minor event at Catterick (7f, good) 15 days ago, just holding on. Ought to be a factor again back in a handicap. Sprung 40-1 surprise on stable debut last month (7f, good); unexposed in cheekpieces.
7 6th (7) (6/1 +25%) Variety Island	6 6/1(+25%)	(7) Variety Island 6/1, C&D winner. Shaped quite well at Pontefract and sent off favourite last time, only to finish seventh of 10 in minor event at Catterick (7f, good) 15 days ago. Blinkers back on and assessor given him a major chance. 7f win at Catterick in April; mixed record since but he's a C&D winner and could go well.
6 7th (6) (7/1 -27%) Sydney Bay	7 7/1(-27%)	(6) Sydney Bay 7/1, C&D winner. 4/1, good third of 9 in minor event at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Can remain competitive. Two-time C&D winner; best run this year when third at Thirsk last time; solid claims.
8 8th (8) (22/1 -120%) Lil Wade	22 22/1(-120%)	(8) Lil Wade 22/1, 17/2, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 7 days ago. Repeat of that will see him in the mix. 12-race maiden but there has been promise from him, including last week; not discounted.
4 9th (4) (7/1 +42%) Louella	7 7/1(+42%)	(4) Louella 7/1, 11/1 and cheekpieces on for first time, eighth of 11 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good to firm) 37 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Roger Fell & Sean Murray. Hood on first time. Exposed maiden but she starts out for her new yard off a lowly mark; change of headgear.
9 10th (9) (14/1 +22%) Secret Daay	14 14/1(+22%)	(9) Secret Daay 14/1, Remains a maiden after 25 Flat runs. 25/1, sixth of 9 in minor event at this course (7.1f) 47 days ago. Must improve. Conditions no problem but he's an exposed maiden who remains opposable for the win.

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18:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

MISSMIMI remains a maiden, but she has been narrowly denied on her last couple of starts over C&D and it would be no surprise to see her get off the mark here. Too Much Too Young and She'sashambles are recent winners to consider, while Sydney Bay and Lil Wade are others who are capable of going well in an open event.

VARIETY ISLAND doesn't win too often but he shaped nicely on his penultimate start and the handicapper has given him every chance dropping him to this career-low mark. He therefore gets the tentative nod in favour of Missmimi and Too Much Too Young.

Competitive for the grade. Prolific C&D winner FIRCOMBE HALL is preferred to Missmimi and Sydney Bay.

18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (100/1 -150%) Fumbleinthejungle	100 100/1(-150%)	(6) Fumbleinthejungle 100/1, Well held in 3 starts for Mick Channon in 2022. Has been gelded. Off over 2 years. Makes handicap debut. Poor form in three runs for M Channon in May 2022; absent 841 days; no appeal.
9 1st (9) (16/5 +73%) Tomorrow Day	3.2 16/5(+73%)	(9) Tomorrow Day 16/5, Modest maiden. Respectable third of 11 in minor event (14/1) at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) 44 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Two fair runs since dropped in trip and fitted with a visor; Tapeta debut.
7 2nd (7) (7/1 -17%) Alibi Warning	7 7/1(-17%)	(7) Alibi Warning 7/1, Modest maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 11/4) 17 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Can give a good account. Knocking at the door in recent starts; no obvious reason why she wouldn't go well again.
8 3rd (8) (28/1 -133%) Banana	28 28/1(-133%)	(8) Banana 28/1, Remains a maiden after 30 Flat runs. 66/1, good third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 7 days ago. 1 lb out of handicap. Inconsistent 30-race maiden; good run at Wolverhampton last week; others preferred.
1 4th (1) (7/1 -273%) Kyber Crystal	7 7/1(-273%)	(1) Kyber Crystal 7/1, Best effort for a while when winning 7-runner handicap (2/1) at Musselburgh (5f, good) 16 days ago, readily. Expected to be bang there. Ended losing run in good style at Musselburgh last month; up 6lb and better at 5f.
5 5th (5) (10/3 -11%) Forever Eighteen	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(5) Forever Eighteen 10/3, Modest maiden. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (5f, 4/1) 47 days ago. Respected. 0-11 but his three best RPRs have coincided with three course runs; major player.
3 6th (3) (11/2 +45%) Batal Dandy	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(3) Batal Dandy 11/2, Winner at Wetherby in June. Below par since, sixth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 28 days ago. Wetherby win for R Fahey in June off 1lb higher; yet to fire for new stable; down in class.
2 7th (2) (11/1 -83%) Angel Pass	11 11/1(-83%)	(2) Angel Pass 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable seventh of 13 on handicap bow (22/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 13 days ago, never nearer. Blinkers on 1st time. Drops in trip with blinkers fitted for her second handicap run; something to prove.
10 8th (10) (14/1 -17%) Parson's Meadow	14 14/1(-17%)	(10) Parson's Meadow 14/1, Modest maiden. 14/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good) 15 days ago, never nearer. 1 lb out of handicap. 12-race maiden but there has been promise at this trip; others still look more appealing.

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18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Kyber Crystal has to be shortlisted following her success at Musselburgh a couple of weeks ago. That said, preference is for FOREVER EIGHTEEN, who caught the eye when finishing fourth over 5f here last time and the step up in trip could see him break through. Yarmouth third Tomorrow Day edges out Alibi Warning to be best of the rest.

KYBER CRYSTAL won decisively on her second start back after a breathing operation at Musselburgh so can defy a 6 lb rise. Forever Eighteen wasn't beaten far in a better race than this here last time and is dangerous. Alibi Warning is another to consider.

The return to 6f can see FOREVER EIGHTEEN shed his maiden tag at the main expense of Alibi Warning.

19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
14 (14) (25/1 -108%) Alice's Impact	25 25/1(-108%)	(14) Alice's Impact 25/1, Winner at Beverley in July. Last of 7 in minor event (5/2) at Catterick (7f, good) 15 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Others more persuasive. Disappointing in Catterick classified latest but in good form in turf handicaps previously.
8 1st (8) (5/1 -11%) Marianglas	5 5/1(-11%)	(8) Marianglas 5/1, Blinkered for 1st time, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 9/2) 23 days ago, slowly away. Not one to rule out. Hasn't threatened in her three handicaps but could have a bigger run in her at some stage.
2 2nd (2) (22/1 -214%) Turbo Command	22 22/1(-214%)	(2) Turbo Command 22/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in March. 13/2, respectable fourth of 11 in minor event at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) 82 days ago. Should be suited by return to AW. Won over C&D in March and now just 1lb higher; not ruled out back from a break.
3 3rd (3) (5/1 +64%) Sir Maxi	5 5/1(+64%)	(3) Sir Maxi 5/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, soft, 22/1) 14 days ago. Others make more appeal. C&D winner; excuses on both runs for this yard and he's on a dangerous mark.
9 4th (9) (7/1 +65%) East Bank	7 7/1(+65%)	(9) East Bank 7/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 14 in handicap (33/1) at Catterick (7f, firm) 24 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Others make more appeal. Won off higher mark over C&D in March but needs a boost from the first-time blinkers.
1 5th (1) (17/2 +39%) Operation Gimcrack	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(1) Operation Gimcrack 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifteenth of 16 in handicap (18/1) at Pontefract (8f, good to soft). Off 11 months. Makes tapeta debut. Difficult ask. Returns from absence but he's very lightly raced and is one to watch in the betting.
11 6th (11) (17/2 +23%) Noble Consort	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(11) Noble Consort 17/2, 15/2, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 17 days ago. Edging down the weights, so he's not without hope. 0-8 but best performance came over C&D; each-way possibilities now back here.
6 7th (6) (11/1 0%) Burglar's Dream	11 11/1(0%)	(6) Burglar's Dream 11/1, Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Redcar (8f, good to firm) 19 days ago, never nearer. Makes tapeta debut. Needs things to drop right. Pops up with the odd good run but inconsistent and remains a maiden after 13 starts.
13 8th (13) (40/1 -186%) Yaahobby	40 40/1(-186%)	(13) Yaahobby 40/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Fourth of 7 in minor event at Catterick (7f, good, 40/1) 15 days ago. More required. Hard to fancy on majority of this season's form but not ruled out in view of latest effort.
10 9th (10) (9/1 +18%) Korroor	9 9/1(+18%)	(10) Korroor 9/1, C&D winner. 11/2, creditable eighth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 17 days ago. Not dismissed. Won C&D nursery last September but claims aren't compelling on this year's evidence.
12 10th (12) (12/1 -50%) Polly The Rocket	12 12/1(-50%)	(12) Polly The Rocket 12/1, C&D winner. Good third of 14 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 9 days ago. Should be on the premises again. Back to form when third over C&D last week; in the mix if backing up that performance.
4 11th (4) (14/1 +0%) Souffionne	14 14/1(+0%)	(4) Souffionne 14/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 28/1). Off 159 days. Hard to make a solid case for. C&D win last November on second start; struggling earlier this year; returns from break.

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19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

POLLY THE ROCKET was only beaten a couple of lengths when third over C&D nine days ago and a reproduction of that level of form may well be good enough off a 2lb lower mark here. Alice's Impact failed to fire last time but is a player based on her previous form, while Noble Consort and Burglar's Dream are others to note.

KITAAB isn't the most straightforward but he's been shaping up well and has slipped to a feasible mark, so he's worth taking a chance on with Hollie Doyle now up. Polly The Rocket is likely to put up another solid showing and Turbo Command isn't without hope back on AW after a break.

C&D winner SIR MAXI (nap) has had excuses on his first two runs for Sam England and is taken to exploit a reduced mark.

19:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (18/1 +0%) Game Management	18 18/1(+0%)	(10) Game Management 18/1, 14/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 8 in handicap at Ripon (8f, good to firm) 38 days ago. Others more persuasive. Unable to get to grips with what the handicapper has been asking of him; plenty to prove..
1 2nd (1) (9/2 -29%) L'argent	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(1) L'argent 9/2, Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 16/5) 13 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Peak British form came over C&D; not as good since but each-way claims after a 2lb drop..
13 3rd (13) (11/1 -120%) Mr Heinz	11 11/1(-120%)	(13) Mr Heinz 11/1, Won 11-runner handicap (6/1) at this C&D 9 days ago. Carries penalty. Should be on the premises again. Recorded his second C&D win latest; each-way claims with a 5lb penalty..
12 4th (12) (14/1 +13%) Masterpainter	14 14/1(+13%)	(12) Masterpainter 14/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Fifth of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, good to firm, 12/1) 13 days ago. Something to find on form. 8lb lower than when going close here in February but has been well below that level since..
9 5th (9) (4/1 +43%) Triple Force	4 4/1(+43%)	(9) Triple Force 4/1, Hooded for 1st time, good third of 14 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 2 days ago. Arrives on the up and could make his presence felt if the race doesn't come too soon. Slipping to a competitive mark; sound effort when 3rd over C&D on Tuesday.
2 6th (2) (50/1 -400%) Catrake Force	50 50/1(-400%)	(2) Catrake Force 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f). Off 7 months. Likely to strip fitter for it. Not disgraced when last seen on handicap debut in January; check for market confidence..
14 7th (14) (50/1 -213%) Struck Gold	50 50/1(-213%)	(14) Struck Gold 50/1, Unreliable sort. Below form eighth of 13 in minor event (11/1) at Yarmouth (8f, good) 24 days ago. Not fully firing right now. Below par on both AW and turf on his last three starts; others preferred..
7 8th (7) (20/1 -67%) Whatwouldyouknow	20 20/1(-67%)	(7) Whatwouldyouknow 20/1, 3-time C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 12/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to firm) 12 days ago, badly hampered. Had been in good form prior to that excusable run, so could get involved if things drop right. Triple C&D winner; had excuses latest and not ruled out if in similar form to before that..
6 9th (6) (8/1 -78%) Barleybrown	8 8/1(-78%)	(6) Barleybrown 8/1, Temperamental sort. C&D winner. 2/1, creditable 1¾ lengths fourth of 11 to Mr Heinz in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago. Respected. Consistent in two defeats since last win and should again be in the mix..
4 10th (4) (12/1 -20%) Armoured	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Armoured 12/1, C&D winner. 10/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 13 days ago. Others are more persuasive. C&D winner; handy mark but hasn't recently looked like taking his opportunities..
11 11th (11) (22/1 -57%) Sneaky Girl	22 22/1(-57%)	(11) Sneaky Girl 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 8/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good). Off 115 days. Tongue strap on 1st time, cheekpieces on 1st time. Has work to do. Has so far been unable to deliver on her debut promise; headgear now goes on..
3 12th (3) (10/3 +88%) No Saint	3.333333 10/3(+88%)	(3) No Saint 10/3, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good, 50/1) 46 days ago. Something to prove at present. Claims if in the form of his last AW run (7f, Tapeta) last year but has a bit to prove..
5 13th (5) (40/1 -233%) Arranmore	40 40/1(-233%)	(5) Arranmore 40/1, Thirty two runs since last win in 2021. Tongue strap on for 1st time, fifth of 8 in handicap at Ripon (9.8f, good to firm, 25/1) 16 days ago. Not one to rule out. 0-9 on AW (placed here over 7f); not beaten far on his last two turf starts; more needed..
8 14th (8) (33/1 -83%) Heavenly Fire	33 33/1(-83%)	(8) Heavenly Fire 33/1, Last of 10 in handicap (18/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 7 days ago. Others are more persuasive. If somewhere near her best, she can have a say but she'll need to be better behaved..

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19:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Having scored from 1lb out of the handicap over C&D recently, Mr Heinz must enter calculations. However, BARLEYBROWN was two lengths behind in fourth that day and Ruth Carr's charge is taken to exact his revenge off an unchanged mark. The in-form L'Argent also makes appeal dropping from 0-65 into 0-58 company and the four-year-old rates as a viable alternative.

L'ARGENT is well treated and travelled like he's ready to strike when fourth at Southwell last time, so he's worth siding with over Barleybrown, who was a good fourth to the reopposing Mr Heinz 9 days ago but is 5 lb better off with that rival.

Not a whole lot to enthuse about here and the recent consistency of C&D winner BARLEYBROWN could gain some reward with another success.

20:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (10/1 -67%) Blue Force	10 10/1(-67%)	(9) Blue Force 10/1, Lightly raced son of Blue Point who ran best race to date when second of 11 in handicap (11/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 17 days ago, keeping on without proving a match for winner. Easily one of the least exposed and he may have more to offer. Unexposed and ran well for second at Southwell latest (6f); capable of better.
8 2nd (8) (15/2 -67%) Dandy Fitz	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(8) Dandy Fitz 15/2, Latest win at Southwell in August. Creditable second of 11 in handicap back at that venue (5f, 11/8) 9 days ago. Likely player once more. Taken well to Tapeta, first and second at Southwell in the last fortnight; other pace here.
10 3rd (10) (9/1 -125%) Lady Of The Garr	9 9/1(-125%)	(10) Lady Of The Garr 9/1, Remains a maiden after 14 starts but quickly bounced back to form when second of 12 in handicap (9/1) at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago, running on. Possibilities again from her basement mark. 14-race maiden but she has offered hope she could win a small race; each-way shout.
5 4th (5) (10/11 +70%) Dc Flyer	0.909091 10/11(+70%)	(5) Dc Flyer 10/11, Latest win here over C&D in August and remained in very good form since, placed in handicaps at Ayr/over C&D since. Makes plenty of appeal again now partnered by Hollie Doyle. Improved for cheekpieces of late and 1st and 2nd in his two C&D runs; leading contender.
7 5th (7) (11/1 -38%) Sergeant Mayer	11 11/1(-38%)	(7) Sergeant Mayer 11/1, Took a step forward when opening his account in 9-runner handicap at Nottingham (6.1f) last month. Excuses next time but he does need to shrug off a lesser effort when ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 9 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Below par here last week but running well beforehand; tongue tie now reached for.
1 6th (1) (9/1 +10%) Callianassa	9 9/1(+10%)	(1) Callianassa 9/1, Operating below best on all-weather around the turn of the year but probably needed first start for 8 months when ninth of 10 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago. May be sharper now but would need to see market support behind her to make her of interest. 0-12 but well treated on her 2yo form and her yard are in fine form; check betting.
11 7th (11) (100/1 -52%) Sally Anne's Dream	100 100/1(-52%)	(11) Sally Anne's Dream 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 25 days ago, weakening when hampered over 1f out. Much more needed if she's to figure. Poor form in her five starts, recording a peak RPR of 30; no appeal.
4 8th (4) (28/1 -40%) Sacred Melody	28 28/1(-40%)	(4) Sacred Melody 28/1, Failed to offer much in trio of starts spread over 8 months for Edward Lynam in Ireland. Needs to step up plenty to feature now handicapping for new yard after 105 days off. Modest form in three runs for E Lynam in Ireland; best watched on stable/h'cap debut.
2 9th (2) (10/1 -11%) Cuban Storm	10 10/1(-11%)	(2) Cuban Storm 10/1, Off the mark with a bit to spare at Redcar (5f) in May but couldn't match that form when sixteenth of 19 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good, 16/1) in June. Given a break since and bounce back not ruled out. In and out thus far but his best form would bring him right into the reckoning.
6 10th (6) (25/1 -178%) La Boo	25 25/1(-178%)	(6) La Boo 25/1, Fair filly who took a step back in the right direction when fourth at Redcar (5f) in June. Disappointed both starts since though and bounce back called for returned to all weather. Handicapper on top this summer; drops in class but others look more appealing.
3 11th (3) (25/1 +0%) Restless Prince	25 25/1(+0%)	(3) Restless Prince 25/1, Winner at Catterick in April but more miss than hit since, ninth of 10 in handicap (80/1) at Ripon (5f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Plenty to prove here with cheekpieces now enlisted. Struggled in handicaps but his one good run in them came over C&D; now tried in headgear.

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20:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Although thwarted in his follow-up bid when headed in the closing stages at Southwell earlier this month, compensation could await DANDY FITZ. Tim Easterby's gelding still looks capable of more and another bold bid looks assured off an unchanged mark. Dc Flyer has acquitted himself creditably in defeat since his C&D victory early last month and he's likely to be in the shake-up once more. Lady Of The Garr and Blue Force also have the form to feature.

Successful over C&D in August, DC FLYER has remained in very good form since, producing his best effort yet when runner-up returned to this venue 9 days ago. He receives the vote ahead of fellow in-form pair Dandy Fitz and Lady of The Garr. Low-mileage Blue Force is another who may yet have more to offer.

Lady Of The Garr and Blue Force are considered but CALLIANASSA can exploit the drop in class with her yard going so well.

20:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (15/2 -25%) Golden Rainbow	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(3) Golden Rainbow 15/2, 3-time C&D winner. 5 wins from 18 runs this year. 14/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 9 days ago. Can bounce back returned to 5f. Feasibly treated and last two runs can be excused to some degree; one for the shortlist.
6 2nd (6) (11/1 +31%) Rogue De Vega	11 11/1(+31%)	(6) Rogue De Vega 11/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at this course (6f, 14/1) 9 days ago, slowly away. Others more persuasive. Followed a promising Wolverhampton run with two disappointing efforts; drops in trip.
4 3rd (4) (9/4 +36%) Exceed	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(4) Exceed 9/4, Latest win at Yarmouth in August. 13/2, respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Player. In good form this summer but held by Golden Rainbow on one formline; new headgear.
8 4th (8) (5/1 +9%) King Of The Jungle	5 5/1(+9%)	(8) King Of The Jungle 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Catterick in April. Seventh of 11 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good to firm, 10/3) 50 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Two C&D wins last winter; on a handy mark if the return to AW sparks a revival.
2 5th (2) (9/2 -50%) Howzak	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(2) Howzak 9/2, Latest win at Chepstow in June. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (5/2) at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm) 56 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Deborah Faulkner. Needs considering back down in class. In good form at Chepstow this summer; changed hands since last seen; one to consider.
5 6th (5) (4/1 +11%) Holbache	4 4/1(+11%)	(5) Holbache 4/1, Latest win at Pontefract in July. 4/1, fourth of 5 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good) 30 days ago. This easier. Front-running Pontefract win in July; less good at Hamilton last month; can bounce back.
1 7th (1) (12/1 -85%) Willingly	12 12/1(-85%)	(1) Willingly 12/1, Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Goodwood (6f, good). Off 97 days. Makes tapeta debut. Blinkers back on. Back down in class on belated return to AW. Handicapper on top this year but this is a drop in class and she's not discounted.
7 8th (7) (20/1 -25%) Borough	20 20/1(-25%)	(7) Borough 20/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Last of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, soft, 14/1) 20 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Barely beaten a rival this year; down in weights but plenty to prove in new headgear.

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20:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Howzak posted a solid third over 6f at Chepstow last time out, but a return to 5f may leave him vulnerable to speedier rivals on his stable bow for Liam Bailey. With that in mind, it could be worth taking a chance on EXCEED. The four-year-old was far from disgraced when fifth in a 14-runner affair over C&D recently and the application of first-time cheekpieces should help. Holbache could also have a say reverting to the all-weather.

EXCEED arrives in good form and makes the most appeal in what looks an open race. Holbache and Howzak head the dangers back down in class.

A chance is taken that the return to AW and a short break will have revived KING OF THE JUNGLE. He's well treated if that is the case.

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Tomform Thursday 12th September 2024

Races & Results Thursday 12th September 2024

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13:50 Doncaster Handicap (Class 2) 6.5f Race Class Flow

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14:00 Epsom Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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14:25 Doncaster Stakes (Class 2) 6.5f Race Class Flow

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14:35 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Doncaster Group 2 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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15:10 Epsom Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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15:35 Doncaster Group 2 (Class 1) 14f Race Class Flow

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15:45 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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16:10 Doncaster Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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16:20 Epsom Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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16:25 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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16:40 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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16:50 Epsom Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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16:58 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 16f Race Class Flow

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17:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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17:22 Epsom Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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17:30 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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17:50 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

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18:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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19:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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20:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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